Cloud Architect

Quantum Technologies. LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to hands-on build and operationalize greenfield cloud environments on Azure and AWS, including IaaS, PaaS, containers, and serverless.

You will lead large-scale migrations from on-prem to cloud and drive hybrid/multi-cloud transformations while shaping governance, security, networking, and cost optimization frameworks. You will translate complex technical solutions into clear presentations for CXOs and board members, regularly

Qualifications

• 8+ years in infrastructure engineering with on-prem roots (VMware, storage, networking).
• Expert-level hands-on experience in Azure and AWS (min 5 years cloud).
• Proven ability to build production cloud environments from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead greenfield cloud deployments on Azure and AWS, including IaaS, PaaS, containers, and serverless.
• Lead large-scale migrations from on-prem to cloud and drive hybrid/multi-cloud transformations.
• Design enterprise landing zones, governance, security, networking, and cost optimization frameworks.
• Translate complex technical solutions into presentations for CXOs and board members; present roadmaps and risk assessments to senior leadership.
• Mentor engineering teams, maintain final accountability for solution quality and delivery.

Skills

Azure

AWS

VMware

Cloud infra

Hybrid cloud

Job description

Architect, hands-on build, and operationalize greenfield cloud environments on Azure and AWS (IaaS, PaaS, containers, serverless).

Lead large-scale on-premises to cloud migrations and hybrid/multi-cloud transformations.

Design and implement enterprise landing zones, governance, security, networking, and cost-optimization frameworks.

Translate complex technical solutions into clear, compelling presentations and recommendations for CXOs, and board members.

Regularly present architecture roadmaps, migration plans, risk assessments, TCO/ROI analysis, and progress updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Influence strategic decisions by articulating trade-offs, risks, and long-term implications of cloud and infrastructure choices.

Build trust as the go-to technical authority both in the weeds with engineers and in the boardroom with executives.

Mentor engineering teams while maintaining final accountability for solution quality and delivery.

Required Experience & Skills

8+ years in infrastructure engineering with strong on-premises data center roots (VMware, storage arrays, enterprise networking, physical deployments).

Expert-level hands-on experience in both Azure and AWS (minimum 5 years public cloud).

Proven ability to build production cloud environments from scratch not just manage inherited ones.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.